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New centre is pivotal for the future of accessible health services in the Central West.

26 June, 2018.

Today, headspace Bathurst unveiled its new centrally located service centre which included a youth-focused Greenspace and specialist Occupational Therapy Room, made possible by a $43,000 Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation grant.

The new central site for headspace in Bathurst is pivotal for the future of accessible health services in the Central West.

Stephen Jackson, Marathon Health CEO, which is the lead agency for headspace Bathurst, said people in regional areas often struggle to find services that meet their individual health requirements and often rely on hospitals to meet their needs, placing significant pressure on the health network.

We are proud to unveil this unique site for headspace Bathurst so we can continue to address the mental health needs of the community, such as allied health and psychological support,” Stephen said.

Building courtyard

The Charitable Foundation’s mission is to address disadvantage, marginalisation, and isolation of people in regional NSW, focusing on youth development, social well-being, and health initiatives. Chair, Phil Neat

The new site includes a Greenspace that has been designed to create an environmentally conscious, calming space for headspace clients and the community to enjoy. This space, combined with a specialist Occupation Therapy Room will improve the services available to the Bathurst community.

Charitable Foundation Chair, Phil Neat said mental health is a key issue affecting the well-being of youth in our community.

“Part of a whole-of-community approach to this issue is to ensuring quality social infrastructure exists to support accessible health services, outside of the purely clinical setting. That’s why we are proud to partner with Marathon Health to give headspace Bathurst this brilliant new space,” Phil said.

As part of Australia’s national youth mental health foundation, headspace Bathurst provides early intervention mental health services to youth, aged 12 to 25, centering on assisting their well-being. Services provided span four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support, and alcohol and other drug services.

Learn more about headspace Bathurst here: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/bathurst

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